Well friends, it’s almost 2018 and that means that it’s time for January’s Homekeeping Calendar!

January is the perfect time to get a cleaning routine in order, find some new and workable solutions for organizing, hold yourself accountable, and get your home in a routine that works for you and your family. I’ll be doing a clutter challenge starting on January 1 – make sure you read all the way through so you can see the fun things I have planned for the end of December and January!

If you’re feeling like you need some help with your cleaning and homekeeping and don’t know where to start, you’ll love my cleaning routine and calendar. I keep daily homekeeping tasks to 15-30 minutes a day and this simple plan is how I do it! This is a workable solution for even the busiest of households – give it a go, I think you’ll be surprised how a little bit every day can make a huge difference in your home.

If you’ve been following Clean Mama for even a week, you know that every day is a chance to start over and so is every week, month, etc. I hope that you find that my cleaning routine is SIMPLE, EASY TO IMPLEMENT, and full of GRACE.

Read on, grab the FREE calendar for JANUARY 2018 and get ready to see how doing a little bit everyday really is the secret to a clean house.

Here’s an infographic that explains my homekeeping routine:

Weekly and daily tasks are detailed at the top, rotating cleaning tasks are on the bottom of the calendar with a little checklist. How you use the calendar is up to you – put it on a clipboard, in your planner, on your refrigerator. Use checkmarks, draw lines through tasks or simply keep it up as a reminder.

QUICK TIP: Have a planner? Simply resize the pdf when you go to print it in your printer preferences.

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If you love this format, check out Homekeeping Society – I have an crazy-good special going on through December 29th. You can get 3 months FREE and a whole slew of bonuses. Check it out here!

Homkeeeping Society is the perfect way to turn that overwhelmed feeling into one of accomplishment. You’ll see how simple it can be to keep up with all that goes into keeping a home when you don’t have to think about what needs to be done.

It’s that time of year – people dropping by, friends and family coming in to town to visit, and holiday get-togethers. ‘Tis the season for dropping by unexpectedly and for inviting people in on a whim. Instead of throwing yourself into a panic, you need a plan. Print off a few checklists and put them on a clipboard or in a folder or binder for when you have company coming or if you need to do a quick clean. If you’re feeling especially organized, combine the checklist with a few microfiber cloths, all-purpose cleaner, and a duster. A simple kit to quick clean, anytime. (You can see the products pictured here on my cleaning faves page.)

Print off a couple of these quick clean checklists and the minute you get that phone call grab the checklist and start tidying up and cleaning. Thirty minutes later you’ll have a quickly cleaned home and you’ll be able to welcome your guests with ease.

This holiday season let’s slow down, savor the season and remember what we did and why we did it when we reflect on this year, shall we? I’m really excited about this Simply Cozy series because a.) I love the holiday season and b.) I hate coming to December 26th with regrets. This season will be cozy, simple, and memorable. And it might just stretch into January a little bit. First things first, let’s make a list of all the musts, maybes, and nos. This isn’t a list about saying no to all the fun things, it’s a list about saying yes to the best things and letting some things go for the sake of simplicity. I created a little prioritizing checklist for you and me. I thought about making it more holiday themed but for the sake of simple and cozy, I’m guessing you might want to use it at a different time of the year too. Slowing down isn’t just for the holiday season, sometimes it’s for other seasons too.

You’ll see that there are columns for MUSTS, MAYBES and NO – use it how it works for you. For me, I have little musts in my head and there are some maybes too. Only a handful of no’s but I’m intentional and realistic about my yes’s and no’s. Here’s the list I started….

It’s almost November and that means that it’s time for November’s FREE cleaning calendar!

Every year I choose a new theme for the cleaning calendar and blog and this year it’s COME CLEAN. 2016 is the year to get your cleaning routine in order, find some new and workable solutions for organizing, hold yourself accountable, and get your home in a routine that works for you and your family.

If you’re feeling like you need some help with your cleaning and homekeeping and don’t know where to start, you’ll love my cleaning routine and calendar. I keep daily homekeeping tasks to 15-30 minutes a day and this simple plan is how I do it! This is a workable solution for even the busiest of households – give it a go, I think you’ll be surprised how a little bit every day can make a huge difference in your home.

If you’ve been following Clean Mama for even a week, you know that every day is a chance to start over and so is every week, month, etc. I hope that you find that my cleaning routine is SIMPLE, EASY TO IMPLEMENT, and full of GRACE.

Read on, grab the FREE calendar for NOVEMBER 2016 and get ready to see how doing a little bit everyday really is the secret to a clean house.

Here’s an infographic that explains my cleaning routine:

Weekly and daily tasks are detailed at the top, rotating cleaning tasks are on the bottom of the calendar with a little checklist. How you use the calendar is up to you – put it on a clipboard, in your planner, on your refrigerator. Use checkmarks, draw lines through tasks or simply keep it up as a reminder.

Want to join in on the fun? Grab a FREE cleaning and organizing calendar for November and join me! Follow along (subscribe in the sidebar) for motivational posts and tips to keep up with the daily and weekly tasks. I also post daily reminders on Instagram and Facebook and have a private Facebook group too called Homekeeping Society (just ask to join and I’ll add you) – it’s great for support and to meet others that are following along with my cleaning routine.

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free calendar AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)

Don’t miss the Clean Mama Home FALL SALE – use the coupon code FALLSALE for 15% off your entire order and check out the new shipping rates – yay!

One of my best tips and tricks for menu planning is to keep a running list of favorite recipes on hand in my recipe binder. Yes, it’s easy to recall favorite recipes but sometimes when menu planning it’s hard to come up with winner-dinners. I’m not saying that every night you need to knock it out of the park but it’s nice to have a list of favorite recipes to rely on for menu planning.

As part of the Menu Planning Mini Challenge I have this free printable for you – it’s part of the Everyday Menu Planning Kit in my shop here. Print it out, make a list of favorites and next time you are stumped on what to make for dinner or plan for the next week, grab your list and choose a couple winners.

I love notebooks, planners, notepads, and just about any form of list-making you can throw at me. I find that I am more productive when I keep a running to do list and from time to time I might have multiple to do lists going at the same time. What’s most important to me is that I’m not just making lists to feel busy or to create something to do. In just about any and every printable product I include a simple and seemingly blank list or notes page and if you notice, you’ll find that in just about any planner out there.

So what in the world can you do with those notes and blank pages? Create lists that remind you of things, track things, and keep you on task. Here are some of my favorite lists to make on your notes pages and a FREE printable to do list for you too!

How about you? What do you keep track of in your planner or notebook? Any ideas to add to this list? Share them in the comments! And if you’re a planner person – stay tuned for a special and different printed and bound planner coming soon! If you like this free printable – check out my FREE PRINTABLE page and my shop!

It’s almost August and that means that it’s time for August’s FREE cleaning calendar!

Every year I choose a new theme for the cleaning calendar and blog and this year it’s COME CLEAN. 2016 is the year to get your cleaning routine in order, find some new and workable solutions for organizing, hold yourself accountable, and get your home in a routine that works for you and your family.

Don’t miss the FREE Summer Calendarhere (June-August) – it’s a great way to see the whole summer at a glance! I use it to sketch out classes and activities to ensure we aren’t over-scheduled. If you’re looking for a little more in-depth cleaning this summer I also have a FREE Summer Cleaning Checklist here.

If you’re feeling like you need some help with your cleaning and homekeeping and don’t know where to start, you’re going to love my cleaning routine and calendar. I keep daily homekeeping tasks to 15-30 minutes a day and this simple plan is how I do it! This is a solution for busy households – give it a go, I think you’ll be surprised how a little bit every day can make a huge difference in your home.

If you’ve been following Clean Mama for even a week, you know that every day is a chance to start over and so is every week, month, etc. I hope that you find that my cleaning routine is SIMPLE, EASY TO IMPLEMENT, and full of GRACE.

Read on, grab the FREE calendar for AUGUST 2016 and get ready to see how doing a little bit everyday really is the secret to a clean house.

Here’s an infographic that explains my cleaning routine:

Weekly and daily tasks are detailed at the top, rotating cleaning tasks are on the bottom of the calendar with a little checklist. How you use the calendar is up to you – put it on a clipboard, in your planner, on your refrigerator. Use checkmarks, draw lines through tasks or simply keep it up as a reminder.

Want to join in on the fun? Grab a FREE cleaning and organizing calendar for August and join me! Follow along (subscribe in the sidebar) for motivational posts and tips to keep up with the daily and weekly tasks. I also post daily reminders on Instagram and Facebook and have a private Facebook group too called Homekeeping Society (just ask to join and I’ll add you) – it’s great for support and to meet others that are following along with my cleaning routine.

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free calendar AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)

It’s almost April and that means that it’s time for April’s FREE cleaning calendar!

Every year I choose a new theme for the cleaning calendar and blog and this year it’s COME CLEAN. 2016 is the year to get your cleaning routine in order, find some new and workable solutions for organizing, hold yourself accountable, and get your home in a routine that works for you and your family.

We’re in the midst of a self-paced Spring Cleaning Challenge (the link is at the end of the post) – it fits perfectly with my cleaning calendar and will help you spring clean your home. Make sure you’re subscribed in the sidebar and following along on social media so you don’t miss a thing!

If you’re feeling like you need some help with your cleaning and homekeeping and don’t know where to start, you’re going to love my cleaning routine and calendar. I keep daily homekeeping tasks to 15-30 minutes a day and this simple plan is how I do it! This is a solution for busy households – give it a go, I think you’ll be surprised how a little bit every day can make a huge difference in your home.

If you’ve been following Clean Mama for even a week, you know that every day is a chance to start over and so is every week, month, etc. I hope that you find that my cleaning routine is SIMPLE, EASY TO IMPLEMENT, and full of GRACE.

Read on, grab the FREE calendar for APRIL 2016 and get ready to see how doing a little bit everyday really is the secret to a clean house.

Here’s an infographic that explains my cleaning routine:

Weekly and daily tasks are detailed at the top, rotating cleaning tasks are on the bottom of the calendar with a little checklist. How you use the calendar is up to you – put it on a clipboard, in your planner, on your refrigerator. Use checkmarks, draw lines through tasks or simply keep it up as a reminder.

Want to join in on the fun? Grab a FREE cleaning and organizing calendar for March and join me! Follow along (subscribe in the sidebar) for motivational posts and tips to keep up with the daily and weekly tasks. I also post daily reminders on Instagram and Facebook and have a new private Facebook group too called Homekeeping Society (just ask to join and I’ll add you) – it’s great for support and to meet others that are following along with my cleaning routine.

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free calendar AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)

Hooray – it’s March 1st! I just love Spring Cleaning season – it feels like the new year but better, because spring is so much closer! I am so, so ready to open the windows, shake the dust off, and get every inch of the house really clean. If you’re looking for some spring cleaning inspiration, guidance, tips and tricks, you’ve come to the right place! Today I have a free printable just for you and your own spring cleaning adventure. This year, I’m tackling spring cleaning on the blog differently than I ever have – SELF-PACED. I hope you love it and find that it works with your schedule and days and the best part? It can be done anytime this month, next, or even in six months. You can spring clean anytime and you’ll find the benefits are there regardless of when that spring cleaning is completed.

Here’s how it’s going to work:

Get started as soon as you are ready! You’ll see that the first 3 tasks are all preparing for spring cleaning. I’ll be back soon to detail some of those specific tasks and to give you ideas on SIMPLE products, recipes, and tools that work! I LOVE my Clean Mama Home microfiber cloths seen in the images – you might want to grab some for your spring cleaning!

All of March and probably part of April 🙂 I’ll be talking spring cleaning – tips, tricks, DIY recipes, supplies.

You’ll notice that the checklist has 31 days on it – you can easily complete it this month or work even more quickly and get it done in a week. That’s the beauty of a self-paced challenge.

Follow along so you don’t miss a thing. Follow on Instagram and definitely sign up for my newsletter and blog posts with your email address below:

Ready to grab your free printable checklist and get started with your spring cleaning?

(Please note: You’ll need to put the checklist in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free and purchased printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free calendar AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!) You can also access the free printable and many more on my free printable page here.

More posts in this series – just click on the image to go to the post:

Spring is just right around the corner but if you’d like a little winter-specific cleaning checklist, I’ve got you covered!

I like to break chores and tasks down into musts and maybes – and that’s how I approach seasonal cleaning. I might not get to everything on the list but at least I’ve gotten a couple musts out of the way first. Here’s a little explanation of my winter cleaning checklist – I hope you give it a whirl!

BASICS

These items are cleaning tasks that I rotate through 4 times a year or seasonally. Hence the winter cleaning checklist. Some of these items (dust, vacuum) are on my weekly cleaning checklist, so I do those on that day of the week, but I do a more thorough job. For instance, instead of just vacuuming the family room I move the furniture and vacuum under the couch. I dust all surfaces, but I also dust the corners and corners at the ceiling. If this is the only portion of the checklist that you complete, you have still done a great job. These 9 basics will make a big difference in your home!

DEEP CLEANING

If you’ve never done a deep or thorough cleaning and you have extra time on your hands, you’ll want to check these items off your list. If you just washed your windows last month, you probably won’t need to wash them, check your home and see if any of these tasks should be completed.

TRADITIONAL WINTER CLEANING TASKS TO ADD IF YOU’D LIKE

Seasonal cleaning goes back generations, these tasks are ones that are generally associated with winter cleaning. If you’d like to complete them and it makes sense for you it will be time well spent. If you don’t have time and have never completed them, no need to feel bad – they are just suggestions. For what it’s worth, I won’t be cleaning the fireplace.

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free printable AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)

Do you ever feel so overwhelmed by how much you have to do that you just don’t do anything? I’m always amazed by how little time a dreaded task actually takes if I just do it. This free printable is inspired by the procrastinator in me, I hope you find it helpful too! Next time you’re dreading a task, time yourself, I bet you can get it done in a fraction of the time you’re thinking it will take.

This list of 5 minute fixes is just the thing to give you ideas of quick things that you CAN accomplish in minutes. I organized it by room/area so you can work through a room or just choose one task – use it any way that works for you! I even included a place for you to jot down your own 5 minute fixes. Think of those little nagging to dos, add them to the list and the next time you have a couple minutes, get them done.

Print the 5 Minute Fixes list out, put it in your homekeeping binder, tape it on the ‘fridge, put it in your planner….use it to when you have a couple spare minutes to do a little cleaning and tidying up. I bet you’ll be surprised at how much you can get done in under 5 minutes!

It’s almost February and that means it’s time for February’s FREE cleaning calendar!

Every year I choose a new theme for the cleaning calendar and blog and this year it’s COME CLEAN. 2016 is the year to get your cleaning routine in order, find some new and workable solutions for organizing, hold yourself accountable, and get your home in a routine that works for you and your family. If you’re new here, you might want to check out the COME CLEAN CHALLENGE – it’s just finishing up but you can complete it anytime.

If you’re feeling like you need some help with your cleaning and homekeeping and don’t know where to start, you’re going to love my cleaning routine and calendar. I keep daily homekeeping tasks to 15-30 minutes a day and this simple plan is how I do it! This is a solution for busy households – give it a go, I think you’ll be surprised how a little bit every day can make a huge difference in your home.

If you’ve been following Clean Mama for even a week, you know that every day is a chance to start over and so is every week, month, etc. I hope that you find that my cleaning routine is SIMPLE, EASY TO IMPLEMENT, and full of GRACE.

Read on, grab the FREE calendar for FEBRUARY 2016 and get ready to see how doing a little bit everyday really is the secret to a clean house.

Here’s an infographic that explains my cleaning routine:

Weekly and daily tasks are detailed at the top, rotating cleaning tasks are on the bottom of the calendar with a little checklist. How you use the calendar is up to you – put it on a clipboard, in your planner, on your refrigerator. Use checkmarks, draw lines through tasks or simply keep it up as a reminder.

Want to join in on the fun? Grab a FREE cleaning and organizing calendar for February and join me! Follow along (subscribe in the sidebar) for motivational posts and tips to keep up with the daily and weekly tasks. I also post daily reminders on Instagram and Facebook and have a new private Facebook group too called Homekeeping Society (just ask to join and I’ll add you) – it’s great for support and to meet others that are following along with my cleaning routine.

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free calendar AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)

It’s almost 2016 (can you believe it?!) and that means that it’s time for January’s FREE cleaning calendar!

Every year I choose a new theme for the cleaning calendar and blog and this year it’s COME CLEAN. 2016 is the year to get your cleaning routine in order, find some new and workable solutions for organizing, hold yourself accountable, and get your home in a routine that works for you and your family. I’ll also be doing a COME CLEAN CHALLENGE for January that fits perfectly with my cleaning calendar and will jumpstart your clean home. I’m announcing it later this week, make sure you’re subscribed in the sidebar so you don’t miss it! Speaking of announcements, Clean Mama HOME (my product line) is officially launching tomorrow so you definitely want to subscribe!

If you’re feeling like you need some help with your cleaning and homekeeping and don’t know where to start, you’re going to love my cleaning routine and calendar. I keep daily homekeeping tasks to 15-30 minutes a day and this simple plan is how I do it! This is a solution for busy households – give it a go, I think you’ll be surprised how a little bit every day can make a huge difference in your home.

If you’ve been following Clean Mama for even a week, you know that every day is a chance to start over and so is every week, month, etc. I hope that you find that my cleaning routine is SIMPLE, EASY TO IMPLEMENT, and full of GRACE.

Read on, grab the FREE calendar for JANUARY 2016 and get ready to see how doing a little bit everyday really is the secret to a clean house.

Here’s an infographic that explains my cleaning routine:

Weekly and daily tasks are detailed at the top, rotating cleaning tasks are on the bottom of the calendar with a little checklist. How you use the calendar is up to you – put it on a clipboard, in your planner, on your refrigerator. Use checkmarks, draw lines through tasks or simply keep it up as a reminder.

Want to join in on the fun? Grab a FREE cleaning and organizing calendar for January and join me! Follow along (subscribe in the sidebar) for motivational posts and tips to keep up with the daily and weekly tasks. I also post daily reminders on Instagram and Facebook and have a new private Facebook group too called Homekeeping Society (just ask to join and I’ll add you) – it’s great for support and to meet others that are following along with my cleaning routine.

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free calendar AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)

It’s almost December and that means that it’s time for December’s FREE cleaning calendar!

If you’re feeling like you need some help with your cleaning and homekeeping and don’t know where to start, you’re going to love my cleaning routine and calendar. I keep daily homekeeping tasks to 15-30 minutes a day and this simple plan is how I do it! This is a solution for busy households – give it a go, I think you’ll be surprised how a little bit every day can make a huge difference in your home.

If you’ve been following Clean Mama for even a week, you know that every day is a chance to start over and so is every week, month, etc. I hope that you find that my cleaning routine is SIMPLE, EASY TO IMPLEMENT, and full of GRACE.

Read on, grab the FREE calendar for December and get ready to see how doing a little bit everyday really is the secret to a clean house.

Want to join in on the fun? Grab a FREE cleaning and organizing calendar for December and give it a go. Follow along (subscribe in the sidebar) for motivational posts and tips to keep up with the daily and weekly tasks. I also post daily reminders on Instagram and Facebook!

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free calendar AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)

Money is a subject that no one really wants to talk about, but everyone deals with in some way. Today I’m sharing a free printable for a Bill + Payment Organizer that I hope will encourage you if you’re feeling like you need to see those bills on paper too. This is how I always start when I’m putting together my bill and payment checklist for the new year. Usually I just jot everything down on a piece of notebook paper but this year I decided to put it down on paper and add it to the budget section of my homekeeping binder. I’ll be able to use it as a reference down the road and it’s much cuter than scratching some thoughts down on paper.

If you’re wondering why I’m not using an app or the computer or some fancy tracking software, ask I will just say that I’ve tried that and I use software for numbers that go to the CPA, but for daily/weekly/monthly money tracking, THIS is the only way that works for me and my husband. Here’s why:

I keep track of any debt, bills that are paid, savings progress, etc. on paper and it’s so great to be able to just grab my notebook and produce the information.

All the information is in front of me – I am tracking the things that are important to us (like debt reduction, loans, etc.) and we can both see it at a glance.

No trying to see those itty bitty numbers on a phone or computer.

We love to see progress.

I love paper and would rather have those things easily accessible in case something were to happen to the computer or technology we’re using.

What programs do I use?

I use Outright/GoDaddy Bookkeeping for all business information, tracking, and what goes to the CPA.

We pay bills online through our bank, so I can see there that a payment was made and cleared, but I can also see it on my paper checklist.

So here’s how I use this Bill + Payment Organizer:

Write down ALL outgoing bills and payments in the top section – this is like a brainstorming session for your finances.

Next to the bill, write a number for the date that the bill is typically due.

Write down your bills and payments in day order in the second section.

Write the date that it’s due in the ‘due’ box.

Check off what category it belongs to.

Now you have all your bills and their due dates in one place for easy reference! Once you’ve completed that you can put it in a binder, on a clipboard near your bill paying area, or put it on a file folder and put your monthly bills in that folder. I take it a little further and transfer that information into my bill and payment checklist (pictured above with the free bill and payment organizer) in my Everyday Budget + Bill Paying Kit. I also track debt and use a handful of other pages to make dealing with money a little easier and definitely cuter! You can see my budget kits below (the link is under each image) and if you have your own business, my Everyday Work @ Home Kit is great for small business owners to track all that important info too!